Add 70/49 and 12/45
1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 12/45
70/49 + 12/45 is 178/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
70/49 = 70 × 45/49 × 45 = 3150/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
12/45 = 12 × 49/45 × 49 = 588/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/2205 + 588/2205 = 3150 + 588/2205 = 3738/2205 - 3738/2205 simplified gives 178/105
- So, 70/49 + 12/45 = 178/105
In mixed form: 173/105
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